Writer’s Note: This is the final part of a series on the national litter study. Keep America Beautiful’s 2026 National Litter Study offers a
Opinion
On the Wild Side
We are invaded on a daily basis, by the usual suspects. Coyotes that hunt in the meadows sometimes get confused and end up in
According to Plan
Proper planning prevents poor performance. Yes, I know that is the abbreviated and rated version of that saying. It’s kind of wild how the
An Agreement Worth Strengthening
Six years ago, Washington managed to do something many people thought was impossible. Amidst President Trump’s first term and Democrat leadership in the U.S.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month, we recommit to helping one another and fighting against social isolation. No one should feel lonely.
Keeping Nebraska Connected and Protected
One of the most important parts of my job is ensuring that federal regulators in Washington understand Nebraska’s unique needs. This past week, I
Puzzling Matters
Do you all remember the little toy that we played with as kids that had the different shaped holes that you had to put
“Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Public Health Crisis to Clinical Opportunity”
By Chrissie Young, MS Since the landmark 1998 study conducted by the CDC and Kaiser Permanente, it has been understood that Adverse Childhood Experiences
National Litter Study Examines What Americans Throw Away
Keep America Beautiful’s 2026 National Litter Study not only counts litter throughout America it shows what we throw away. Cigarette butts still take the
In Passing
“Life spilled out across the floor, like coins falling from a pocket…” Steven Charleston Sometimes, when I take off my jeans at night the








